Port of Dar Es Salaam (TZDAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dar Es Salaam (UN/LOCODE TZDAR) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 6.8167° S, 39.3000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Tanzania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dar Es Salaam
Where is Port of Dar Es Salaam located?
Port of Dar Es Salaam is a seaport located in Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.8167° S, 39.3000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dar Es Salaam?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dar Es Salaam is TZDAR — country code TZ, location code DAR.
How deep is Port of Dar Es Salaam?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dar Es Salaam has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Dar Es Salaam require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dar Es Salaam.
What type of harbor is Port of Dar Es Salaam?
Port of Dar Es Salaam is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dar Es Salaam have?
Port of Dar Es Salaam is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dar Es Salaam are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47010), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →